GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am MST

The ‘Not So Happily Ever After’ Storytelling Workshop

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

This workshop takes attendees on a magical journey through the origins of classic fairy tales, showing how storytelling principles as told through the lens of centuries old tales can inform modern writing techniques. Before two Grimm brothers compiled a collection of 'happily ever after' fairy tales, there existed the 'not so happy ever after' fairy tales. This interactive session is designed to empower teachers to inspire students through purely silly fun with a dark twist and a singular writing lesson: all stories must teach a lesson. This workshop provides a different perspective on storytelling and how to teach students one of several primary writing principles, while having a ridiculous amount of fun.

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and keynote speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Westin Hotel

English Language Arts, Drama

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10:20am MST

A Stroke of Insight - lessons from a 15 year old stroke survivor and her mother

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Westin - BC

On an ordinary night in August 2023, two police officers appeared at my door to say 15 year old Corinne and her friends had been in an accident and ejected from the vehicle. In this presentation, my daughter and I tell the story of what happened after that moment, and how Corinne defied what the brain scans predicted. Told with humour and authenticity, we will share the lessons we learned from our worst moments that are applicable to every day life. You will leave inspired by the courage and bravery shown by a teenage girl as she overcame significant physical injuries and a major stroke that left her unable to speak, visually impaired and loss of feeling on her right side. We will also share the critical role her teachers and school continue to play in her recovery and how incredible teachers and creative accommodations will allow Corinne to graduate as planned.

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - BC Westin Hotel

Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism, General Interest/Wellness

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11:40am MST

Who is telling the truth? Credibility analysis in workplace investigations

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

Westin - BC

Principals and administration often have to resolve disputes amongst the various stakeholders in the education system. Often there are two versions of events. How do you decide which version to accept? Hint: it’s not your gut instinct. This session will focus on how to conduct an analysis of credibility to make defensible findings of fact.

Speakers

Julie MacPhee

I am a Partner at Patterson Law and practice primarily management-side labour and employment law. I am also a certified workplace investigator. I have conducted numerous investigations into complaints of harassment, sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct as the investigator... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - BC Westin Hotel

Leadership, ATA

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Room Details Westin - BC (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 100 people)
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